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x remove Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, M.P.N.L.
Credits Required
36
Format
Hybrid
Location

Most courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid. In-person classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Coursework

Students will study a variety of topics, including:

  • Financial management
  • Fund development
  • Grantmaking
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit management
  • Program evaluation
  • Social entrepreneurship
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Career Options

Graduates are typically employed in a variety of professions, including:

  • Nonprofit management
  • Fundraising
  • Grantmaking
  • Program development
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The MPNL degree at GVSU will help you develop the skills you need to land the job you want. You will build a resume of qualifications and experiences that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the nonprofit leadership area.

  • Fundraising
  • Philanthropic grantmaking 
  • Nonprofit budgeting and financial management
  • Strategic planning
  • Social work
  • Fund development
  • Program development
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